Looking for a 40 size engine

I am looking for a good YJ jeep wrangler to get. What year and size engine is best? what to look for in used?
I onced owned a 90 6-cylinder & had to sell it for my car to save on gas. Now I'm not driving as much I want to get a jeep again. I prefer the YJ 1992-1995. I don't want a carburetor because they don't seem effecient. Any advice for what to get or what to look for in a used wrangler? Is the 2.5L 4 cylinder too weak of an engine?I dont plan on wheelin it but I want to be able to take a good trail or I wouldn't get a jeep.I want to buy one in stock condition because I know why people get their jeep's built to take off road… they take them off road. What I mean is I trust the history of a stock vehicle better. Are there problem area's I should look for or avoid in buying a used 92-95 wrangler? My old jeep was a soft top and I was wondering if hard tops leak after the seal is broken once you take it off? I dont want people thinking I am not a jeep guy,I know what I am getting into and thats why I am going back,I just was wondering what anyone had for advice or what to look for. Thanks!

I had a 95 and was very pleased other than the performance of the 4 cylinder. It got great gas mileage and had more than enough pep around town, but it suffered on the interstate and in hilly ground trying to keep your speed up. A 4 cylinder is fine off road due to most trails are low speed and you can use the gears for power, plus more power can mean more breakage. If you can find one though the 6-cyl. is the best bet. Mine also had a hard top which is GREAT but be sure to have a soft top for the summer months because the hard top is a pain to take off all the time. My top did leak after it was removed the first time and the problem was the seal above the vent windows that didn't seal up good against the top. One other problem to be aware of is they have weak 5-speed transmissions. I lost 5th gear two times in it and a friend of mine now has 5th gear out on her 95 model also. Don't get me wrong, I had it for 10 years and had great luck out of it overall. Other than the transmission I only did oil changes on it and regular maintenance. Good luck!
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Owned 5 Jeeps over the years. Currently a 2004 TJ.

Sounds like you've done your homework. 91-95 are the years to look for, stay away from the automatics. I'll tell you this for free; wheeling is like heroin. It gets in your blood and you gotta have more and more. Its a great social activity and you will learn a lot about your jeep. Sure, you start on trails, but it won't be long before you are planning a lift and bigger tires, then you'll be looking for lockers, skid plates, gearing, etc. That said, you do not want to be staring at a 2.5 wishing it was the straight six. I may be assuming too much, but go with the 4.0 and one less worry.
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